Latest Posts
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An Interview with Alain de Botton
The British philosopher speaks out on the curse of fame, the cruel expectations of self-help, and why we're all "hellish propositions".
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Better to Reign in Hell Than Serve in Heaven
‘Better to rule in hell than serve in heaven’ is the unofficial motto of freelancers and entrepreneurs. But escaping the tyranny of work comes at a price. Is it worth it?
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The Optionality Approach to Getting Lucky
What is optionality? My favourite tool for finding juicy asymmetries between risk and reward, and creating your own luck.
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How to Make Your Own Luck
There’s no such thing as cosmic justice. But over the course of a lifetime, at least we can vaguely shuffle in the direction of getting what we deserve.
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Same Salad, Different Day
If you wear the same outfit over and over, nothing bad happens. Maybe you don’t get invited to Fashion Week. But what if you eat the same food every day?
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Beware of Geeks Bearing Formulas
The history of finance is a history of brains splattered on the pavement. Just how safe is the buy-and-hold index funds orthodoxy?
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If the Stock Market Crashed Today
The standard line is that market crashes just don’t matter a damn if you're a long-term investor. Today, I'm no longer so sure that's true.
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Office Hours
As it turns out, hammocks are not ergonomically designed workspaces, and sand and electronics don't play nicely together.
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A Fistful of Dong: The Cost of Living in Da Nang, Vietnam
The sleepy beach town of Da Nang is an underappreciated gem, but its star seems to be on the rise. Here's what all the fuss is about...
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The Barbell Strategy for Buying Quality Stuff
The idea that buying high-quality stuff saves you money in the long run is overrated, but there's a way to get the best of both worlds.
